Extracurriculars
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Extracurriculars for High School Students Interested in Pre-Med
As emerging young adults, high schoolers are often unsure of which career path to pursue. However, in some cases (like…
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Should You Go on an Overseas Medical Service Trip? (Part 2)
By Ariel Lee In my previous article, I shared my reasons for why you should go on a medical service…
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Should You Go on an Overseas Medical Service Trip? (Part 1)
By Ariel Lee As a pre-med student, I was very interested in going abroad on a medical service trip abroad.…
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Extracurricular Activities: Should I Aim for Breadth or Depth?
By Nick Deebel This is a question I am frequently asked. In addition to possessing a strong undergraduate GPA and…
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3 Tips for Convincing a Med School That They’re Your Choice
By Sofia Charania After the preliminary AMCAS application is submitted, schools will send secondary applications to students they are interested…
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How to Curate Killer Extracurriculars
By Dr. Mandy Gleason As a senior resident, I do doctor things every day. So when I interview med school…
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Ten Tips for Writing Effective Medical School Application Essays
By Henry Ng The medical school application essay is one of the hurdles in the application process which strikes dread…
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MD, PhD, or Both?
By Benjamin Wang Every year, thousands of students apply for professional and doctorate programs with the purpose of advancing their…
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How to Do Well in Your Residency Interviews
By Suleman Ilyas The thought of an upcoming residency interview can be daunting, but adequate preparation and a strong sense…
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Classes or Extracurriculars – Which is More Important?
Many medical school applicants assume that a strong GPA and competitive MCAT score will guarantee admission to medical school. In…
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